ABOUT
A modern cooperative
Penn Center House (PCH) is located in the Center City West neighborhood of Philadelphia. Designed by Philadelphia architect George S. Idell, PCH was built in 1959 by the R. M. Shoemaker Company. PCH consists of 431 residential units, as well as a parking garage and a commercial property.
Penn Center House is a housing cooperative, which is different from a condo or an apartment. Housing cooperatives provide housing for their Members, who are stockholders in the corporation. The purchase of a share, in the form of a Membership Certificate, entitles the purchaser to hold a proprietary lease for a particular unit, commonly known as the Occupancy Agreement. The Occupancy Agreement gives the purchaser the right to occupy a dwelling and to participate as a Member in the operation of Penn Center House. It is important to note that the purchase of a unit is not a real property investment, but rather a Membership in a Cooperative Housing Corporation.
Penn Center House is designated a Gold Star Community by the Community Associations Institute.
The Gold Star Community program recognizes those communities that:
work to develop and maintain standards
encourage community participation
maintain fiscal stability
positively impact the quality of life for residents
Penn Center House is the only Philadelphia housing cooperative to be awarded this prestigious designation.
Our Members enjoy all the benefits of living in Center City, Philadelphia at a low monthly rate, which includes all standard utilities, basic cable, taxes, building insurance and routine maintenance.
Amenities include a fitness center, library, community room, rooftop terrace, hospitality suits and on-site valet parking. Movie nights, various clubs and seasonal events are continually planned and scheduled by our social committee.
REMARKABLE VALUE. UNBEATABLE LOCATION.
Located equidistant between Historic Rittenhouse Square and the Museum District, our residents are a short walk from many of the city’s finest dining establishments and from Philadelphia’s many cultural offerings. At Rittenhouse Square you can find some of the best dining establishments Philadelphia has to offer and can enjoy the area’s luxury retail shopping. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is home to the world famous Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Museum, as well as the nationally renowned Franklin Institute and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Venture off the beaten path and you can discover local treasures, such as the Mutter and Rosenbach Museums. For exercise enthusiasts, the Schuylkill River Trail is a favorite for bicyclists, runners and walkers. Public transit is easily accessible, from local trips on Septa’s buses and regional rail lines, to longer excursions via Amtrak’s 30th Street Station.
